Thank you for that explanation.
Mr. Bacon, you've heard Mr. Boyd talk a lot about his preference for a hazard-based approach, which is an approach that essentially requires companies to make the case that their product doesn't represent a risk. Presumably those companies use their own scientists to make that case, scientists who are beholden to them. Under a risk-based system, of course, it's the government that undertakes these assessments. In my mind, I would prefer to have the security and safety of knowing we have a government that is independent of the companies that are looking to come forward with specific products that may or may not be toxic, and have them do the assessments.
What are your thoughts?